Bookmarks for January 12th through January 19th

These are my pinboard links for January 12th through January 19th:

• Conference organiser’s handbook – Online guide of tips and ideas around organizing technical conferences.
• The BuzzFeed Inaugural Guide To Hometown Washington – Things to do in DC next time.
• Turning Civic Hacking into Civic Innovation | Smart Chicago Collaborative – On community and data
• He was funny – Danny O'Brien on aaronsw and discovery and humor.
• Official Statement from the family and partner of Aaron Swartz – Remember Aaron Swartz – Family and partner statement on the death of aaronsw.